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The Abduction of Helen
Étienne Delaune (French, c. 1518–1583)
After: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1480–1527/34)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
After: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1480–1527/34)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
about 1550-1580
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 12.8 × 18.6 cm (5 1/16 × 7 5/16 in.)
Platemark: 11.5 × 17.7 cm (4 1/2 × 6 15/16 in.)
Platemark: 11.5 × 17.7 cm (4 1/2 × 6 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP4190
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Robert-Dumesnil 308, ii/ii; IFF 302, ii/ii; Le Blanc 109
Marks
Verso, bottom left, stamped in red ink, the mark of Henry F. Sewall, New York (1816-1896)(Lugt 1309); verso, bottom center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Harvey D. Parker Collection (Lugt 1870)
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note 1]. (Acquisition Date: October 21, 1897)
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.